We've colored princesses while being princesses.
Played with the toys and played with them again.
But then. God gave us a beautiful day smack-dab in the middle of February. Not like a few weeks ago when it was 45 degrees and we bundled up and were just excited we didn't freeze.
Oh yes, we got a good one. And don't you know we busted out the sidewalk chalk.
Ah, sidewalk chalk. Can you even say that without thinking summer? Sprawling out across the warm pavement, smelling that dusty chalky smell...oh, yes.
By the way. That reminds me.
I was talking to my sweet friend Angela the other day and she commented that I was an awesome mom because, "just look at your blog!"
That made me laugh. My disclaimer: life in blog may appear better than actual life.
For example, see this picture of Nate?
Yeah, well. I didn't take pictures of him battling the horrid stomach flu he's had for the last week. (You're welcome!) Or of the massive fit he threw when it was time to come inside. I also didn't take pictures of me snapping at Brooke when she just wouldn't listen and stay out of the mud. And typically I wouldn't mention that Scot and Brooke now have the flu and I'm cautiously deciding what to eat for lunch because I have a well-founded fear that I'll be next.
I edit all that stuff out. You know I'm not fluttering through life playing princesses and drawing on the pavement. I just edit.
Who wants to remember all that other stuff, anyway? God gives us so much good and I'd much rather pluck that out and hang on to it. Besides, this blog is meant to be like a baby book for my kids. There's no "Baby's First Violent Stomach Flu" section in a baby book. And there's not one on my blog, either. (Until now, I guess.)
So back to the chalk. We likes it.
It was my little bit of happy this week.
I'm in LOVE with that first picture of Brooke!!!!!!!!! It's too stinkin cute!!!
ReplyDeletefor some reason, i'm having a hard time signing into my blogger account at the moment... but i'm adriel from the mommyhood memos. :)
ReplyDeletein more important news... this post just made me giggle. because yes, i've had comments like that too... and i'm like "really, have you read my posts about when i want to give up? how about the ones about teething? and growth spurts? and..." and yet even though i write about that stuff occasionally, i also don't *focus* on that stuff. there's so many other things to write about. in any case... i do suspect you're a great mom though. :)
by the way, i finally posted the tutorial i promised last month!!! yes, FINALLY. :)
hope your week is off to a great start!
ok, duh. after i said that it wouldn't let me sign in properly... of course it let me. *sigh* ;)
ReplyDeleteIn addition to my comments, I KNOW that you are a wonderful mommy. The best, in fact! You are the best friend anyone could have, so I know these things :-) Love you and your precious kiddos (and your awesome blog)!!!
ReplyDeletethose pictures are all kinds of sweet.
ReplyDeletei am so sorry to hear ya'll have all been under the weather.
LOL, Amy. Great post - keeping it real... but you're still an awesome mom, your children are SO lucky to have you. xoxo.
ReplyDeleteMan, this song is rough to listen to! Making me cry... goes so fast :(
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